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How Many People Are Named Kent?
Estimated people named Kent living in the U.S. today
52,160
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 69,396
- Peak year: 1962 (2,593 births)
- Estimated living today: 52,160
Kent by age group — who carries the name today?
Kent popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kent
Kent has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 69,396 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 52,160 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,553 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kents you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kent in the US?
An estimated 52,160 people named Kent are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kent rare — about 1 in 6,553 Americans.
Is Kent a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kent is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Kent most popular?
Kent peaked in 1962, when 2,593 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kent?
Kent ranks #876 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).